Mike Guardabascio
An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 18 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous state and national honors for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
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Softball: Millikan Wins Big At Lakewood

JJ Fiddler

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The other top Moore League softball teams have blowout wins against each other this season, and Tuesday night was Millikan’s turn in an 11-3 win at Lakewood. Millikan finished with 14 hits and third baseman Morgan Zimmerman led the charge from the leadoff […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Dom Lolesio, Long Beach Poly Football Long Beach Poly senior Arizona commit Dom Lolesio was dominant once again […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Swimming Season Preview 2023

JJ Fiddler

The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The tides have changed again in Moore League girls’ swimming. After Long Beach Poly grabbed the league’s top spot from […]